What is Umami? Ponder the oyster. Tom yum. Carne asada. All umami. Don't try to define it! Just surrender to the addiction; savor the flavor implosion.
Anders: Maybe the octopus wasn’t big enough? Small ambitions, small payouts bla bla bla. You should’ve...
tomo: this is exactly why I do not eat octopus, did someone say “suction cups?!” no thank you very much.
yoko: Yamahomo – Okay I’ll try the flash frozen types. But this ordeal might have turned me off from...
Vanessa Bahmani: Thanks for the post. I too wish we would have been able to post while in NOLA, but it was just...
December 16, 2009
At some point very soon you’ll feel like you’ve filled your noggin with too much nog from all the holiday parties throughout the month. Before you reach the point where the three letter word ‘egg’ begins to conjure four letter word thoughts, I’d like
Read More →
January 30, 2009
It’s still cold as hell (or would that be heaven, since it’s the opposite of hell?) here in NY, and spring’s still a distant dream. So I figured while I can’t speed up time,
Read More →
December 30, 2008
Since Kayoko left NYC, I feel everyone is slacking from posting, including myself. I need someone to kick my butt to do anything, and not having Kayoko constantly telling me to “post post post”, it’s hard to write.. I’ve been cooking just like usual, but being lazy about documenting or writing about
Read More →
December 25, 2008
As usual, I am very behind on my gift-giving this year, so at the last minute, I decided to embark upon a chocolate truffle recipe sent over to me by Bonnie, Merriberry’s mama.
It was quick, simple and easy- my three favorite words! This is what you’ll need, per Bonnie’s instructions.
- 1 (11 1/2 oz) package of Nestle Toll House
Read More →
December 16, 2008
I’m a big fan of eggnog during the holidays (homemade, not store bought), but when the vibe calls for something a bit lighter and more refreshing without losing the flavors essential to the season, make
Read More →
Happy Hour
Japanify
ReCPY
Culinography
Slightly Peckish
Tap This
Umamiventure
Fridgin Out
Packaging Whore
UM Recession
Loading ...